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Norman City Council discusses Comanche Street project, special UNP arena TIF election lawsuit in special meeting
The Norman City Council discussed a project proposal requiring vacating Comanche Street and adjourned into an executive session to discuss the newly filed lawsuit seeking to cancel the special UNP project TIF election at a special meeting Tuesday. During the meeting, City Council members also discussed procedures for pursuing fixing...
Newcomer enthusiastically invests in Bristow community
As people move into and join the Bristow community, many of them remain unseen by locals, choosing to slowly integrate themselves. The same cannot be said for Lara Lee, who moved to Bristow with her husband in March of this year to be nearer to her daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren.
Guymon resident becomes first Oklahoma Panhandle RNC delegate in 24 years
GUYMON, Okla. (KFDA) - The Oklahoma Panhandle’s voice has returned to the national stage. Larry Watson from Guymon, Oklahoma, is one of the voting delegates representing Oklahoma at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His selection marks a significant milestone for the Oklahoma Panhandle, as it’s the...
Brent Venables Offers Thoughts On Controversial Penalty This Season
The Red River Rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners will be an SEC game for the first time in 2024. Brent Venables led the Sooners to a 10-win season in 2023 and an appearance in the Alamo Bowl. While Oklahoma and its past success are good signs for the Venables era, there ...
Denison woman charged in credit card fraud scheme involving inmates
DENISON, Texas — A Denison woman has been charged in connection with a credit card fraud scheme that funneled money into the accounts of inmates at the Grayson County Jail, according to the Denison Police Department.The investigation, which began in March 2024, uncovered over 280 stolen credit card numbers used to deposit money into inmate accounts. The Denison Police Department, with assistance from the Grayson County Jail and Jack In The Box, revealed that Desiree Campbell, while employed at Jack In The Box, allegedly stole the credit card information under the direction of Carey Blanton and Derrickus Kelsey.Blanton pled guilty...
Another Texas Megachurch Pastor Is Stepping Down, Cites Moral Failings
There's been a peculiar series of megachurch controversies occurring over the last few months. First, Tony Evans. Then, Robert Morris. Now, it's Tony Cammarota, who's stepping down as pastor of Texas' Stonebriar Community Church. Per NBC, the church terminated Cammarota after he "confessed to church leadership of a moral failure. He is deeply remorseful but his sin disqualifies him from serving on our staff as a pastor." The full letter detailing Cammarota's exit reads as follows.
From caves to caterpillars: How Oklahoma schools are working to beat the ‘summer slide’
It usually refers to learning loss in reading and math, though other areas of child development can be affected, like behavior. The term gained popularity in the 90s when researchers began studying how the summer break’s dip in learning snowballed into cumulative effects year after year. On average, students lose about 20% of their school-year gains in reading and 27% in math.
County sales tax income up from last year
The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from May business. The monies they reported this period represent sales from May 16-31 and estimated sales from June 1-15.
Conversation: Oklahoma Singer-Legislator Jared Deck Represents
In a nation beset by disinformation and division, Oklahoma country soul artist Jared Deck has taken his truth, quite deliberately, to the nexus of music and politics. While writing and recording his latest album, he also marched his faith in progressive ideas and civil process to the public stage of the statehouse in Oklahoma City as a Democratic representative from district 44.
Overnight Storms Bring Much-Needed Rain
Overnight storms bring much-needed rainfall to northeast Oklahoma and southeast Kansas. As of Wednesday morning, Bartlesville airport reported just under an inch of rain, but several stations around the area received significantly more. Copan received 1.95 inches and Nowata received 1.14 inches. Further to the south, Skiatook received 2.88 inches...
Oklahoma Contestant Might Actually Win This Season on Big Brother
Nearly a quarter of a century ago, the survivalist show Big Brother aired live on July 5, 2000 on CBS. This year's contestants were announced and it looks like one of Oklahoma's own is bringing the "live feed camera talk" to the house. Mr. Quinn Martin, from Lawton, Oklahoma, is...
Ammunition vending machines arrive in Oklahoma grocery stores
Some Oklahoma grocery stores now have the controversial ammunition vending machines, according to a PoncaCity Now report. The city of Wetumka's attorney said a deal between the Super C Mart and the vending machine maker, American Rounds, was completed between private parties. American Rounds ammunition vending machines are expanding across the south and Midwest, and being met with some criticism from those who favor more regulations around firearms. But others see no issue.
Big gains for Big Lots
Situated at the crossroads of the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Oklahoma, Big Lots' 1.2 million square foot distribution center serves 235 stores within a network of more than 1,300 stores across 48 states. Big Lots is a large national discount retailer, providing everything from furniture to food, as well as household goods and seasonal décor.
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